Hi Susan: I have had good experiences mixing youth and adults at OS events. In general, the youth appreciate being able to set an agenda that reflects their interests, and there is usually a strong sense that their voices have been heard in a way that they have never been before.
I would not put any conditions on the event, such as "youth only" sessions. On the other hand I wouldn't stop anyone from posting a session and declaring that they wanted it to be "youth only." On the OTHER hand (I knew that third hand would come in handy one day!) I wouldn't stop an adult from attending a designated "youth only" session either. You see where I am going with this of course. Trust the wisdom of those in the group, and they will find a solution. Youth and OST is a great mix, you hardly have to explain anything to them about the process. Just be prepared to be surprised. It is true always and even more so with youth. Chris -- CHRIS CORRIGAN Consultation - Facilitation Open Space Technology http://www.chriscorrigan.com 108-1035 Pacific Street Vancouver BC V6E 4G7 Phone: 604.683.3080 Fax: 604.683.3036 cor...@interchange.ubc.ca * * ========================================================== osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu Visit: http://listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html =========================================================== osl...@egroups.com To subscribe, 1. Visit: http://www.egroups.com/group/oslist 2. Sign up -- provide an email address, and choose a login ID and password 3. Click on "Subscribe" and follow the instructions To unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of osl...@egroups.com: 1. Visit: http://www.egroups.com/group/oslist 2. Sign in and Proceed
